Turning Wastewater Into Clean Water and Clean Energy: WP&E’s Breakthrough Electro-Oxidation Process

At WP&E Technologies and Solutions, we are redefining what’s possible in water treatment and energy recovery. Industrial wastewater, spent caustic, groundwater, and landfill leachate all present major environmental and financial challenges. Traditional treatment methods are often expensive, energy-intensive, and generate secondary pollutants that still require further management.

 

Our proprietary electro-oxidation (EO) technology changes that. By combining advanced electrochemical treatment with integrated energy recovery, we can transform dirty water into clean, reusable water—while simultaneously producing renewable electricity

 

How It Works

 

 

The process begins with contaminated water flowing into our proprietary electro-oxidation vessels. Here, advanced electrochemical reactions break down harmful contaminants, leaving behind clean water suitable for safe discharge or reuse.

 

But the real breakthrough lies in what happens next:

  • Hydrogen Generation: During electro-oxidation, hydrogen gas is naturally produced as a byproduct.
  • Hydrogen Purification: Instead of venting this gas, we capture it and feed it into a proprietary three-stage hydrogen purification process.
  • Clean Energy Conversion: The purified hydrogen is then directed into a specially optimized hydrogen fuel cell system, converting it into clean, renewable electricity.

This closed-loop process turns a wastewater treatment challenge into a dual solution: cleaner water and clean energy.

 

The Benefits

 

The advantages of our integrated system are both environmental and economic:

  • Power Generation: From treating just 1,000 m³ of water, we can generate enough clean electricity to power 15–200 homes for an entire year.
  • Carbon Reduction: Each year, our process can cut 500,000 kg of CO₂ emissions, helping industries meet their sustainability goals.
  • Energy Recovery & Cost Savings: With 20–25% energy recovery, facilities can save more than $250,000 annually, lowering operational costs while enhancing environmental performance.

A Smarter Path Forward

 

With global demand for both clean water and clean energy on the rise, WP&E’s electro-oxidation technology provides a scalable and sustainable solution. By integrating wastewater treatment with energy recovery, we are helping industries reduce their environmental footprint, cut costs, and contribute to a cleaner future.

 

At WP&E Technologies and Solutions, we believe that innovation doesn’t just solve problems—it creates new opportunities. Our electro-oxidation system is proof that treating wastewater can go beyond compliance to deliver measurable value in energy and sustainability.